Film Washi (France)
Film Washi Z 400
ISO 50 specialty very pronounced Expert
~12–16 €
An ISO 50 B&W film — cinema optical soundtrack stock respooled into 35mm. Fine grain, strong contrast. Clear base — reversal possible. Sound code visible at the frame edge. No DX coding. Hand-rolled in Brittany.
Atouts
+ Fine grain — strong contrast
+ Clear base — B&W slides possible
+ A unique vintage look
Limites
− ISO 50 — bright light needed
− No DX coding
− Sound code visible at frame edge
Washi Z is the optical soundtrack film used in cinema. Lomig Perrotin (Film Washi, Saint-Nazaire) converted it for photography. Sync codes appear on the negative's edges. Film Washi makes all its films inside old military containers in Brittany.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
very pronounced
Contraste
medium
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
18 poses
Base du film
Polyester
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–5 years depending on storage
Développement maison
yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)
Niveau recommandé
Expert
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | D-76 (1:1), Rodinal (1:25–1:50), HC-110 (dil. B), ID-11, Ilfosol 3, Microphen |
| Temps / température | 20°C — Variable selon révélateur et ISO. Consulter Massive Dev Chart (digitaltruth.com) |
| Usage recommandé | all-purpose |
| Revendeurs France | Hazen Film · Analog Wonderland · boutique officielle en ligne |
